Agricultural Economics
“We’re In Demand!” Agribusiness and agricultural economics students apply problem-solving and critical-thinking skills to environmental, public policy, marketing and sales, entrepreneurship, finance and real estate, and agribusiness issues. With the largest graduate and third-largest undergraduate enrollment in the nation, we take pride in our supportive environment that promotes students’ networking, professional growth, and pursuit of excellence.
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Agricultural Leadership, Education, and Communications
“ We’re Influential!” As one of the top-ranked programs in the nation, our multidisciplinary curriculum prepares students for positions in organizations and agencies involved with agriculture and life sciences. Departmental emphases includes Agricultural Communications and agricultural Journalism; eLearning and Professional Development; Extension Education; Organizational and Community Leadership; Teacher Education; and International Agricultural Education which prepare students for various career paths including teaching, banking, public relations, sales,and international development.
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Animal Science
“We’re Animals!” The largest department of animal science in the nation, we offer challenging undergraduate and graduate programs that cover a broad variety of fields. Disciplines within the department include reproductive physiology, animal breeding and genetics, food science, microbiology, equine science, dairy science, animal nutrition, and meat science.
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Biochemistry/Biophysics
“We’re Fundamental!” At the core of the molecular life sciences at Texas A&M University, our students learn to understand living systems at the molecular level. Our versatile programs in biochemistry, genetics, and biophysics provide a sound scientific education for careers in diverse scientific fields such as agriculture, medicine, forensics, and pharmaceuticals.
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Biological and Agricultural Engineering
“We’re Ingenious!” One of the largest and best biological and agricultural engineering departments in the country, we teach our students how to create a better future. Our graduates develop processes that keep our water and air clean, and our food safe; technology that turns plants and algae into fuel; new plant-based medications; reservoirs, levees, and spillways to prevent flooding; and smart machines that use GPS and satellite applications for agriculture. Departmental website.
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Ecosystem Science and Management
“We’re Eco-logical!” We prepare students for leadership in the science and stewardship of rangeland, forest, and wetland ecosystems. Our diverse degree programs include ecological restoration, forestry, rangeland ecology and management, renewable natural resources, and spatial sciences.
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Entomology
“We’re Discovery!” We offer outstanding academic programs for students preparing for careers in research, extension, and industry. Our diverse research programs are nationally recognized as the best for their innovation and productivity in advancing the science of entomology and its applications for food production, disease prevention, and the protection of fragile ecosystems and endangered species.
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Horticultural Sciences
“We’re Green!” Horticulture feeds us nutritious fruits and vegetables, brightens our spirits with flowers and landscapes, and preserves the environment by using natural resources efficiently. Our flexible degree plans leading to a BA or BS allow students to develop programs tailored to their unique career goals. We are ranked consistently as one of the strongest Horticultural Sciences departments in the nation.
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Nutrition and Food Science
“ We’re Hungry!” Our interdisciplinary program brings together many aspects of nutrition, food science, and food technology to study the distribution and marketing of food as well as the role of healthy food choices in maintaining health and preventing and treating diseases. Graduates have found success in the medical professions, food chemistry, food product development, and as nutritionists and dietitians.
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Plant Pathology and Microbiology
“We’re Environ-mental!” We train students for careers that protect and preserve the earth and its resources. Undergraduates can prepare for careers in the environmental, consulting, and governmental areas of microbiology, and graduate students may specialize in areas such as plant microbiology, genomics, disease management, microbial ecology, and molecular plant-microbe interactions.
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Poultry Science
“ We’re Crowing!” Our comprehensive poultry science program, with components ranging from poultry management to cutting-edge biotechnology, is the largest in the nation. Our students gain the scientific, technical, and business knowledge they need for careers in poultry production units, hatcheries, integrated feed mills, processing plants, and research laboratories.
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Recreation, Park and Tourism Sciences
“ We’re Active!” We create quality experiences, lives, and communities through world-class preparation for recreation, park and tourism careers; cutting-edge research; and vital outreach to professionals and citizens. We offer graduate and undergraduate degrees in tourism management, park and recreation administration, youth development, parks and conservation, and community development.
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Soil and Crop Sciences
“We’re Growing!” We prepare students for careers in soil, plant, and environmentally related disciplines that will discover new scientific knowledge, develop technologies for environmentally sound and economically profitable production systems, ensure the timely and effective transfer of technologies, and promote the wise management and stewardship of soil, plant, and water resources.
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Wildlife and Fisheries Sciences
“We’re Wild!” Our teaching, research, and extension programs prepare students for a wide spectrum of careers. Our nationally ranked faculty includes vertebrate ecologists, evolutionary biologists, conservation scientists, and wildlife and fisheries managers with expertise in population and community ecology, animal behavior, genetics, systematics, habitat management, physiology, aquaculture, and systems modeling.
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